Method and apparatus for thermal conditioning of olives or other oleaginous fruits combined with a crushing and kneading system of olives or other oleaginous fruits in controlled or modified atmosphere
The present invention lies in the field of the treating and transforming of olives or other oleaginous fruits in processes for extracting virgin oils. In particular, it refers to a method and an apparatus for thermal treatment of olives or other oleaginous fruits, for crushing in controlled or modified atmosphere and for kneading in controlled or modified atmosphere, allowing to reduce the kneading times, improving the working capacity of the line, concomitantly preserving the quality of the product.